in touch, mistake 4th, tracked leaders 6th, mistake 4 out, not fluent 2 out, mistake last, never a threat
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 3 out, kept on well after last
behind, headway after 5 out, chased leaders next, led 3 out, ran on well (1 fence omitted)
held up, pushed along 7th, soon beaten, behind when pulled up 3 out
in touch, under pressure 3 out, weakened next
held up in rear, mistake 9th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before last
tracked leader, lost place 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
led until 3 out, soon weakened, refused last
The progressive DUBAI ANGEL won a bumper and scored twice over hurdles last season before reappearing with a promising start over fences over what looked a trip too short at Carlisle. Normal progress can see him gain his first success over the bigger obstacles. Chidswell completed a double in February but struggled to make an impact from a 6lb higher mark later and returns after a long absence. Never Up is normally very consistent and has managed to win three times over fences though he was very disappointing when last of four at Wetherby. Un Guet Apens scored over fences at Carlisle last month then didn't appear to stay 2m7f over hurdles at Haydock and he can do better.
Dubai Angel (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, mistake 4th, ridden before last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Derintoher Yank (10-11) at Carlisle 2m hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Chidswell (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) With leaders, pushed along before 3 out, blundered 3 out, one pace, 5th of 7, 16l behind Lord Ballim (10-7) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Saints And Sinners (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, under pressure 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Witness In Court (10-13) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Alto Des Mottes (FR) 9-1 (11-7) Led, pushed along before 2 out, headed 2 out, no extra from last, 5th of 7, 9 1/2l behind The Tailgater (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Un Guet Apens (FR) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, not much briefly on inside after 9th, lost place 3 out, well held next, 6th of 8, 19 1/2l behind Pop Rockstar (11-6) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Full Shift (FR) 16-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, struggling 6th, tailed off 5 out, pulled up after 3 out, at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Never Up (GER) 7-4 (10-5) Tracked winner, hit 1st, pushed along and lost 2nd 4 out, weakened next, last of 4, dist behind Gino Trail (11-12) at Wetherby 1m 7f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Leanna Ban 5-1 (11-8) Made most to 2 out, soon ridden and outpaced by front pair, lost modest 3rd between last 2, weakened and pulled up after last, at Stratford 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
